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US NAVY NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND

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The United States Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM), also known as NSWC or WARCOM is the Naval component of United States Special Operations Command, the unified command responsible for overseeing and conducting the nation's special operations and missions. Originating in the unconventional naval units formed during the Second World War, NSWC was established on April 16, 1987 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in San Diego, California. Its mission is to provide leadership, doctrinal guidance, resources and oversight to special operations carried out in maritime and littoral environments.[5] NSWC specializes in a broad range of tactical areas, including unconventional warfare, direct action, counterterrorism, special reconnaissance, and personnel recovery. NSWC is organized primarily around eight Navy SEAL teams, three special boat teams, and various supporting commands, totaling approximately 9,200 personnel. Units can operate independently, as part of U.S. Navy carrier battle groups and amphibious ready groups, or integrated with other U.S. special operations forces. By utilizing the Navy's ships, submarines, and overseas facilities, NSWC forces can be deployed rapidly almost anywhere in the world.

 

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Navy Seal

 

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CORONADO, Calif. (April 15, 2020) Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Basic Training Command Commanding Officer Cmdr. Keith Marinics addresses members of SEAL Qualification Training Class 336 during their graduation ceremony at NSW Center in Coronado, Calif., April 15. Marinics told the graduates to never forget the importance of always acting with humility, professionalism and integrity. The ceremony was limited to students and staff, and implemented other CDC guidelines to the extent applicable as part of NSW Center’s proactive approach to combat COVID-19. NSW Basic Training Command falls under NSW Center, which provides initial and advanced training to the Sailors who make up the Navy’s SEAL and Special Boat Teams. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony W. Walker/Released)


CORONADO, Calif. (April 15, 2020) Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Basic Training Command Commanding Officer Cmdr. Keith Marinics places a Special Warfare (SEAL) pin, known as a “Trident,” on a member of SEAL Qualification Training Class 336 during their graduation ceremony at NSW Center in Coronado, Calif., April 15. The “Trident” is a symbol of honor, integrity and discipline that embodies the ethos Navy SEALs follow in their service to the American people. The ceremony was limited to students and staff, and implemented other CDC guidelines to the extent applicable as part of NSW Center’s proactive approach to combat COVID-19. NSW Center provides initial and advanced training to the Sailors who make up the Navy’s SEAL and Special Boat Teams. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony W. Walker/Released)


CORONADO, Calif. (April 15, 2020) Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Basic Training Command Commanding Officer Cmdr. Keith Marinics addresses members of SEAL Qualification Training Class 336 during their graduation ceremony at NSW Center in Coronado, Calif., April 15. Marinics told the graduates to never forget the importance of always acting with humility, professionalism and integrity. The ceremony was limited to students and staff, and implemented other CDC guidelines to the extent applicable as part of NSW Center’s proactive approach to combat COVID-19. NSW Basic Training Command falls under NSW Center, which provides initial and advanced training to the Sailors who make up the Navy’s SEAL and Special Boat Teams. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony W. Walker/Released)

 

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A US Navy Seal operator during the Vietnam War.


SEALs insert From a PBR in Vietnam. Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy Circa 1968.

 

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A few random pictures of the US Navy Seals

 

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Another set of pictures from the 80´s and 90's

 

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Another set of pictures

 

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A CH-47 from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) SOAR Pick up some Seal Divers

 

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Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen from Special Boat Team 12, stationed at Naval Base Coronado, Calif., with the help of aviators from 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., conducted a Maritime External Air Transportation System training evolution in Moses Lake, Wash., May 21. MEATS is a way to move a watercraft from a point on land or water to somewhere else using an Army MH-47G Chinook helicopter. The crewmen rig the boat to the helicopter as it hovers above, and then climb a rope ladder to board the helicopter before moving to the final destination, where they will slide down a rope to the boat before the helicopter disconnects the hoist cables.

(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Prows)

 

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The Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen is a United States Naval Special Warfare Command team that operates and maintains an inventory of small craft used to conduct special operations missions, particularly those of the U.S. Navy SEALs. Individually, SEALs and SWCC go through similar but separate specialized training programs both based in Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. SWCC training emphasizes special operations in the maritime environment. SWCC are trained extensively in crafts and weapons tactics, techniques, and procedures. Focusing on clandestine infiltration and exfiltration of SEALs and other special operations forces, SWCC provide dedicated, rapid mobility in shallow water areas where large ships cannot operate. Their capabilities include Direct Action through coastline or rivers (such as strikes, captures, and ship take downs by Visit, Board, Search and Seizure), Special Reconnaissance, Coastal Patrol and Interdiction of suspect ships and surface craft. SWCC specialize in swift mobility; due to this, they also have a high level of training in tactical driving and convoy operations. They've conducted many missions alongside SEALs from providing reconnaissance to clandestine infiltration and hot extractions.

 

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Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) are specially trained to operate on and around rivers and coastal regions around the world. Wielding extreme firepower and a deadly skill set, SWCC operators support special warfare/special operations missions, as well as conduct direct action and special reconnaissance missions of their own.


Special warfare boat operator (SB) rating

The Global War on Terrorism was the impetus for several important changes in the NSW community. One of these many changes was the creation of a new SB rating system for SWCCs, which allows them to focus on their unique skill sets, to avoid limitations and constraints imposed by the old regime of "source ratings", to reach consensus and unity within the profession, and to allow them to enjoy advancement opportunities on par with the rest of the Navy.

Special warfare combatant-craft crewman warfare specialty

Another important development was the recognition of the knowledge, skills, and training of SWCC crewmen as a warfare specialty, represented by the NEC 5352 and later denoted by the award of a military device or service badge.

For a brief period qualified sailors were awarded no device; boat captain-qualified sailors wore the small craft insignia originally created for and worn by riverine sections during the Vietnam War. Still earlier than this, the small craft pin was worn by those with the 9533 NEC. Many other units within the Navy awarded the small craft badge, and there was controversy regarding the original intent associated with its creation. The matter has been somewhat settled as the small craft badge has recently been awarded only to conventional riverine units under the NECC and SWCC boat captains, who wear it in addition to the SWCC device.

 

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The Best Kept Secret in the US Navy, The SWCC

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The special warfare combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC) is a United States Naval Special Warfare Command team that operates and maintains an inventory of small craft used to conduct special operations missions, particularly those of the U.S. Navy SEALs. Individually, SEALs and SWCC go through similar but separate specialized training programs both based in Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. SWCC training emphasizes special operations in the maritime environment. SWCC are trained extensively in crafts and weapons tactics, techniques, and procedures. Focusing on clandestine infiltration and exfiltration of SEALs and other special operations forces, SWCC provide dedicated, rapid mobility in shallow water areas where large ships cannot operate. Their capabilities include Direct Action through coastline or rivers (such as strikes, captures, and ship take downs by Visit, Board, Search and Seizure), Special Reconnaissance, Coastal Patrol and Interdiction of suspect ships and surface craft. SWCC specialize in swift mobility; due to this, they also have a high level of training in tactical driving and convoy operations. They've conducted many missions alongside SEALs from providing reconnaissance to clandestine infiltration and hot extractions..

 

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Training

To become a special warfare combatant-craft crewman, a service member must apply and be accepted to special programs, complete a special programs specific boot camp (called 800 divisions) alongside SEAL (SO) candidates, Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) candidates, Diver (ND) Candidates and Aviation Air Rescue (AIRR) candidates. SWCC and SEAL candidates then go together to Naval Special Warfare Preparatory School (NSWPS also called BUD/S Prep) in Great Lakes Chicago. SWCC and SEAL candidates then move to Coronado, California to attend Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Orientation (BO) alongside SEAL candidates. Upon testing out of BO, SWCC candidates then split off and attend Basic Crewman Selection (BCS) while their SEAL candidate counterparts attend the 1st phase of BUDS. 1st phase BUD/S completes Hell Week on the fourth week, and then BCS will go through the Tour on the fifth week. SWCC candidates then go on to Basic Crewman Training(BCT) while their SO candidate counterparts go to BUD/S 2nd phase. Following this, SWCC candidates will undergo Crewman Qualification Training(CQT) and then go on to specialized individual schools.

 

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Navy Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman – SWCC

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Stealth saves lives. As a Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman, you’ll operate in a team as one well-oiled machine quietly inserting and extracting SEAL and spec ops teams. From the coastal regions of the Middle East to rivers deep in the heart of South America, you operate in any and every environment. Combat-ready at a second’s notice, you’ll provide support for special reconnaissance missions and even carry out your own. Whether you’re navigating through a jungle river or wielding an M240 machine gun, SWCC teams are always-on.

 

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SWICKS OR SWCC IN FULL ACTION

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24th January 2002, a member of a U.S. Navy SEAL team provides cover for his teammates while advancing on a suspected location of al-Qaeda and Taliban forces in eastern Afghanistan.

 

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US Navy Seals with other special operators in Tampa When the U.S. Special Operations Command hosted the International Special Operations Forces Demonstration in Tampa, FL

 

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Seals in Afganistan

 

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US NAVY SWCC


PT-105 underway


SOC-R operated by Special Boat team 22


GAU-17/A mounted on a SOC-R, being operated by a SWCC operator during a training exercise.


Special Warfare Boat Operator instructs a Hospital Corpsman from CRF-1 during Tactical Convoy Training.


SWCC personal attached to NSCT-1 unload their diving gear from a night operation.



Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen from SBT-22 link up during a free-fall parachute drop. Near Key West, FL.


A SWCC aboard crew fires a MK-19 grenade launcher


A SWCC team is dropped off and prepares to patrol the beach during a casualty assistance and evacuation scenario



A fast patrol craft on Cai Ngay canal during the Vietnam War in 1970



Students crawl through the surf: this intense physical and mental conditioning is used often to break down students


At BCT phase, a student demonstrates underwater knot tying skills during water proficiency testing while being roughed by instructors


During BCT students perform a "dump boat" exercise with the combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC)


CQT students perform small unit tactics providing cover for their teammates in a medical evacuation training scenario


Special Boat Team 20 jump from an Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft during a static-line parachute jump


A SWCC treats an injured teammate during a casualty assistance and evacuation training exercise

Special Boat Team 20 conduct boat ops

 

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From US NAVY Thread


SEAL candidates participate in surf immersion during training at Naval Special Warfare. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr



Commander places a special warfare pin on a member of SEAL Qualification Training Class 336 during a graduation ceremony. by Official U.S. Navy Page, on Flickr